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Obi Plastic Surgery Clinic is the leading plastic surgery center in Jacksonville providing patients with world-class attention and care from a nationally recognized expert in the field of cosmetic surgery. Under the direction of a renowned Jacksonville plastic surgeon, Dr. Lewis J. Obi,our established Jacksonville plastic surgery center provides patients with cutting-edge cosmetic surgery technologies and aesthetic enhancements.

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Plastic Surgery Articles & Publications

Throughout his career, Dr. Obi, as well as Obi Plastic Surgery Clinic, has been the subject of several plastic surgery articles and publications. Here are several we've collected and would like to share.

The first book devoted to the aesthetic uses of stem cells was just released by Springer Publishing, international publishers of science and technology. Three years in preparation, it includes leading international researchers and physicians. Dr. Lewis Obi wrote the chapter on his technique of combining the use of stem cells, PRP and fat grafting with his innovative OPERA Lift and other advanced cosmetic facial surgeries.

Dr. Lewis J. Obi again featured as the firstpictured physician in the June 2014 edition

LEWIS J. OBI M.D., A JACKSONVILLE NATIVE, graduated Cum Laude, Rho Chi and Phi Kappa Phi from the University of Florida, acquired a five year degree in three years. After working as a pharmacist he graduated Cum Laude and AOA from the University of Miami. Dr. Obi then completed his residencies in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery with additional training in Cardiovascular Surgery.

DR. LEWIS OBI REPRESENTS USA THIS MONTH IN EXPERT GUIDE INTERNATIONAL

This month, Expert Guide based in London, focused on “Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery 2014” featuring leading plastic surgeons internationally. Editor in Chief James Drakeford stated “Cosmetic surgery is a huge global industry. It is believed that cosmetic surgery is the third most common reason for people taking out a loan (after mortgages and buying a car) while the industry itself is believed to be valued at around USD40 billion and is growing about 10 per cent annually.

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Looking Your Best - A Comprehensive Guide to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Written by the Experts, 2006

The following is an excerpt from the book Looking Your Best - A Comprehensive Guide to Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Written by the Experts which features a chapter composed by Dr. Obi. 2006

"Plastic Surgery? What exactly does this surgical specialty encompass and what are its origins? Is it a surgical subspecialty that is primarily centered around the use of artificial materials or does the term plastic have a more primitive origin? Plastos is derived from the Greek word meaning “to mold” or “give form.” However the term “plastic surgery” was not coined until 1818 by German surgeon Von Graefe in his book entitled Rhinoplastik. Plastic Surgeon Lewis Obi delved and investigated this query half a century ago when he became interested in the field of plastic surgery while serving with the Marines during the Korean War. His medical school paper entitled “History of Rhinoplasty - An Epitome of Plastic Surgery” was written in 1965 and is a short but comprehensive 5000 year review of the history of Plastic Surgery. As the word “plastos” implies, plastic surgery was founded on the principles of reconstructive surgery as opposed to the modern day assumption that plastic surgeons are primarily cosmetic surgeons...» Read more

Aesthetic Warrior, 2011

The following is an excerpt taken from the June 2011 issue of Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine

With a career that spans decades and includes military duty during two wars, Lewis J. Obi, MD, gives new meaning to the expression, "Never give up." With all he has achieved both in his career and through his myriad hobbies—which includes art collecting, marathon running, and martial arts—some might stop or at least slow down, but not this Jacksonville, Fla, physician. As a teacher, trainer, lecturer and researcher of new technologies, this veteran board-certified plastic surgeon, who started out a high school dropout, is just beginning.

A young Lewis Obi was bored in school, didn't attend much, and instead found a way to bring home money to help support his family—his mom, dad, five brothers, and two sisters...» Read More

Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty, Issue 57, August – October 2012

In the Name of Medicine & Art, 2007

A Collection of Lewis Obi, MDWritten by Elizabeth Sekine

Excerpt taken from North Florida Doctor Magazine - March 2007 IssueLewis J. Obi believes medicine is truly an art and of all the various specialties plastic surgery stands out as symbolizing medicine’s contribution to art. For more than four decades the cover of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has featured art with informative narrations. The father of modern medicine, Sir William Osler, proposes “A way of life” in his lecture to the graduating class of 1913 at Yale University. Dr. Obi cites Osler’s treatise as an assertion that physicians should live their lives in an artful way. Osler further stated that, “The practice of medicine is an art, based on science.”

Dr. Obi, a Jacksonville plastic surgeon, has always strived to live life and perform his craft in an artful way. His attempts at defining what art is or means have been diverse and numerous. Dr. Obi quotes one of his favorite artists, American Modernist Manierre Dawson...» Read More

Semper Fi, 2008

Distinguished plastic surgeon and art collector credits the Marine Corps for teaching him skills necessary for combat and compassion.Written by Dr. Lewis Obi

"The best deal I ever made was pleading my service to America and enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Not only did I have the honor of defending the greatest country in the world, but my training as a Marine gave me the wisdom, courage, discipline and sensitivity to chart a thrilling and challenging destiny. Being a Marine led me to the rewarding path of becoming a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the found of Obiarts, an international art corporation."
Obi, Lewis. "Semper Fi." 904 March/April 2008: 86 - 87» Read More

To Each Their Own - An update on platelets, fibroblasts, and fat.

Another fat grafting system that is changing the face of adipose tissue is the Adivive™ Fat Transfer System, marketed in the United States by Palomar Medical, Burlington, Mass. Adivive is described as an integrated system that uses a unique filtering mechanism and high G-force centrifugation to yield a higher quality of adipose tissue for reinjection. “The amount of fat that survived from fat transfer has traditionally been unpredictable and often discouraging. The innovative Adivive technology filters the fat to its cellular components, and by doing so, it may encourage the fat cells to more reliably perform normal subcellular activities, thus improving chances of their survival and the cosmetic result,” says Jacksonville, Fla, plastic surgeon Lewis J. Obi, MD, FACS.» Read More

Jacksonville Magazine, 2012

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Serendipitous Journey, 2006

Dr. Lewis Obi Symbolizes the Integration of Art and MedicineWritten by Sean McManus of Jacksonville Luxury Living

The following is an excerpt taken from Jacksonville Luxury Living article

Perhaps it’s only natural that a plastic surgeon should appreciate beauty. The field of plastic surgery, after all, revolves around either restoring, enhancing or preserving it. But for Dr. Lewis Obi, a plastic surgery pioneer in Jacksonville, beauty has many layers. And it is his textured understanding of aesthetic beauty - manifest in everything from art to fitness - that has sustained not only a highly successful professional practice but resulted in an accomplished and fulfilling personal life as well.» Read More

Jacksonville Magazine, November 2012, Women’s Health Issue

Dr. Lewis Obi was recently featured in Jacksonville Magazine’s special Women’s Health Issue as a feature plastic surgeon in Jacksonville. He was also asked to share his top three beauty products to enhance a woman’s natural beauty

Jacksonville Magazine, 2012

Be Beautiful Now

The following is an excerpt taken from the issue

The major advantages [of SlimLipo] include less downtime, little to no bruising and remarkable results. The majority of these procedures are performed without general anesthesia and most patients return to work within two to five days. Dr. Lewis Obi was one of the first plastic surgeons in the world to integrate this advanced technology into his practice. To date, he has treated more than 1,000 zones on 280 patients during the last 28 months. » Read more

The Resident Community News, 2011

Lewis J. Obi, MD FRSA

The following is an excerpt taken from an issue of The Resident News

Often my friends and patients have
asked “Why did you become a plastic
surgeon and how did you channel your
creative talents into your life’s work?”
Five years ago author Sean McManus
wrote an article about me entitled
“Serendipitous Journey - DR LEWIS
OBI SYMBOLIZES the INTEGRATION
of ART AND MEDICINE”.
Ever since I can remember, I had
a love for art, architecture, music
and medicine. Only after joining the
Marine Corps at age 16 and becoming
exposed to horrific scenes of war
victims did I develop a resolve to
become a plastic surgeon My Marine
Corps experience and discipline led
me on to the “Serendipitous Journey”
that included almost 20 years of
educational preparation which continues
today...» Read More

The Resident Community News, 2010

Make changes now to protect skin from sun, correct damage done

The following is an excerpt taken from the issue

“Sun exposure during childhood produces the greatest risk for cancer, just two or three sunburns under age 16 can greatly increase your risk for skin cancer.”
– Dr. Lewis Obi

Dr. Lewis J. Obi is featured in the Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery's breast augmentation before and after gallery and its directory of medical spas.
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